Through our facilities and services, employees of Pfizer in St Louis find that we strive to meet their needs for a balanced life with everything from flexible hours to health and fitness centres to sports and recreational opportunities. But the "Gateway to the West," as St. Louis is nicknamed, makes our job easy.
Home to the famous Gateway Arch, St Louis is so much more than landmarks. Named for a king and bordered by the Mississippi River on the east and by St. Louis County on the north, south, and west, it's a diverse, vibrant metropolitan area of 2.5 million, with a broad-based economy. Here, our over 1,500 employees enjoy professional sports teams, a world-class symphony orchestra, museums, botanical gardens, and zoo, as well as boating, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
At Pfizer, we also take an active role in the community, participating in charity fundraisers like the Arthritis Walk and American Heart Association Walk; and our employees contribute their time and expertise to local science fairs and events at the St. Louis Science Center. And in the last few years, we've continued our philanthropic efforts donating over $10m in equipment, medicine, and cash grants to various organizations.
There's a lot to do and see in St Louis, but there's also a lot to take advantage of, too, including reasonably priced, high quality housing as well as excellent school systems, colleges, and universities. In fact, Pfizer scientists regularly collaborate with researchers at the renowned Washington University School of Medicine.
Science that's exciting and challenging, a rich local environment, and an exceptional and balanced lifestyle – it's all here at our St Louis location.